Category: ENGLISH

India Slams United Nations for Interfering in Its Internal Affairs

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New Delhi: A heated war of words has erupted between the Indian government and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) over Saturday’s widespread protests and subsequent arrests in the national capital. India has strongly objected to the UN’s concerns regarding the mass detention of protesters, calling the remarks “completely unjustified interference” in the country’s internal affairs. India has unequivocally stated that it is the world’s largest and most vibrant democracy, where the Constitution guarantees citizens the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.…

Why Make Statements on India’s Internal Affairs? MEA Responds to UN Over Delhi Protests

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New Delhi: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly objected to comments made by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regarding the recent protests in the national capital, New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs categorically stated that India is the world’s largest and most vibrant democracy, where the Constitution guarantees citizens the fundamental rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The Ministry emphasised that India’s strong democratic institutions, independent judiciary, and free media are fully equipped to protect these rights.…

New Pace of Development in Tamil Nadu: PM Modi Inaugurates Metro Corridor

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Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday officially inaugurated the Poonamallee–Vadapalani corridor, part of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project. Following the inauguration of the new corridor, constructed at a cost of approximately ₹4,900 crore, the Prime Minister also took a metro train ride from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station to review the facilities and arrangements. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was also present during the visit. During his visit, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stones for and inaugurated several other major development…

Gujarat Celebrates 25 Years of PM Modi’s Public Service; Seva Jyoti Yatra Begins in Ahmedabad

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Ahmedabad: To mark the completion of 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public service, a grand ‘Seva Jyoti Yatra’ was organised across Gujarat on Wednesday. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the main event held at the Ahmedabad Riverfront under the themes ‘Jan Seva Se Rashtra Seva’ (Service to the Nation Through Public Service) and ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’. The Yatra highlighted Prime Minister Modi’s 25-year journey of public service, good governance, and nation-building. The event conveyed a message of service, dedication, and commitment to the national interest. Addressing…

Sambit Patra Alleges Attempt to Weaken Democracy to Bring Rahul Gandhi to Power

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New Delhi: Ahead of a scheduled protest march by opposition parties against the Election Commission, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the opposition alliance during a press conference. BJP national spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra alleged that the opposition’s campaign was part of a politically motivated conspiracy aimed at gaining power. Addressing the press conference, Patra accused opposition parties, particularly the Congress, of orchestrating a calculated campaign to bring about a change of government and install Rahul Gandhi in power. He alleged that…

Let Satheesan Govern: George Abraham

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The recent public criticism of Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan by UDF Convenor Adoor Prakash is unfortunate and, in my view, unnecessary. He has every right to raise concerns if he believes that important decisions are being taken without adequate consultation. That is part of internal democracy within a political party and particularly important in a coalition such as the UDF. However, one has to ask whether such grievances should first be aired publicly before they are properly discussed within the party and the coalition. Congress has enough forums to…

Opposition Protest Near Election Commission: Rahul, Priyanka and Other Leaders Stage Sit-In

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New Delhi: More than 140 MPs from the INDIA bloc marched from Parliament towards the Election Commission of India to protest against the commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Police stopped the march at several points with barricades, prompting senior opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, to stage a sit-in on the road. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule were among those leading the march. As police blocked their path, some MPs climbed over the barricades. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra…

Rahul Gandhi attacks government during INDIA bloc march, warns of action

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New Delhi: More than 300 MPs from opposition parties staged a massive march from Parliament to Nirvachan Sadan on Tuesday, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR process. Ahead of the planned march, Delhi Police tightened security at Vijay Chowk and around the Election Commission’s headquarters, installing multiple layers of barricades. The march, which began at the Makar Gate of Parliament House under the banner of the INDIA alliance, headed towards Nirvachan Sadan. After security forces stopped them, opposition MPs staged…

Cabinet Approves Key Initiatives to Strengthen Transport, Logistics and MSME Growth

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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved two major initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s infrastructure and supporting economic growth: the establishment of the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) and a ₹10,000 crore Small and Medium Enterprises Growth Fund (SGF). Announcing the decisions, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the initiatives would strengthen the country’s transport, logistics, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sectors. The ITLA will serve as the national apex body for integrated transport and logistics planning. Its mandate will include research, planning, evaluation,…

Aamir Khan Took Indian Cinema to the Oscars Stage: Subhash Ghai

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Mumbai: Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Subhash Ghai has heaped praise on actor Aamir Khan, highlighting his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema. Ghai announced that Aamir Khan will be a special guest at the Celebrate Cinema 2026 event, to be held at his film institute, Whistling Woods International. A special screening of Sitaare Zameen Par will also be held on the occasion. The filmmaker shared a photo with Aamir Khan on Instagram and penned a heartfelt post praising the actor’s talent and invaluable contribution to Hindi cinema. In his post, Subhash Ghai…